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james murdoch and rebekah brooks were friends of cameron. and they had another friend inside number ten. after he resigned from the news of the world, andy coulson had been hired by david cameron as his communications director. >> i think they thought, "that's it, we've got our guys in. now the priority is to get the bsky bid through because that's our commercial priority," and that was launched within a month of cameron getting in. >> bergman: it seemed only a matter of time before murdoch would get permission from the government to take full control of sky television. but there were a few dissident voices. >> the evidence of endemic abuse is growing by the day. >> bergman: notably, labour mp m watson. >> the barons of the media are the biggest beasts in the modern jungle. they laugh at the law. they sneer at parliament. they have the power to hurt us, and they do with gusto and precision. >> every friend and advisor i spoke to in 2009-10 said, "you're not going to get to the truth of this. there are too many people at the top with a vested
james murdoch and rebekah brooks were friends of cameron. and they had another friend inside number ten. after he resigned from the news of the world, andy coulson had been hired by david cameron as his communications director. >> i think they thought, "that's it, we've got our guys in. now the priority is to get the bsky bid through because that's our commercial priority," and that was launched within a month of cameron getting in. >> bergman: it seemed only a matter of...
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rebekah brooks and her husband are charged today in the uk scandal. the first criminal charges there. and a high-powered couple replaces by france's new socialist president and the couple's first unmarried first lady. >>> plus, the ladies of "the view" give president obama a pop culture pop quiz. >> what's the controversial sex book that's on millions of women's bedside tables? >> i don't know that. >> good. next? >> i'll ask michelle when i get home. >> good day, i'm andrea mitchell live in washington. in our daily fix today, who is better equipped to fix the economy? that is the battle ground and this week both sides are jockeying for advantage. susan is the washington bureau cheap for usa today and you have a new poll which has interesting data on both sides. each side can claim some victory here. >> one things we americans agree with is the economy at the moment is bad but americans are increasingly optimistic that it's getting better and they think their own financial circumstance is going to be better a year from now than it is today, which is g
rebekah brooks and her husband are charged today in the uk scandal. the first criminal charges there. and a high-powered couple replaces by france's new socialist president and the couple's first unmarried first lady. >>> plus, the ladies of "the view" give president obama a pop culture pop quiz. >> what's the controversial sex book that's on millions of women's bedside tables? >> i don't know that. >> good. next? >> i'll ask michelle when i get home....
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you're bombing. >> you are the bomb. >> and rebekah brooks, i'm going to stop right there. i'm stopping right there. thank you goes to martin bashir who you can see later at 3:00 p.m. eastern on msnbc. the finest hours of television in the history of the western world. >> no ex saj rags. >> okay. >>> coming up, republicans on capitol hill are now scrambling to contain damage from the resistance to the violence act but they are not the only ones who might have trouble ahead. we'll take a look next on "now." today is gonna be an important day for us. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two we wanna do? bring it up to 90 decatherms. how bout ya, joe? let's go ahead and bring it online. attention on site, attention on site. now starting unit nine. some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. do you really think brushing is enough to keep it clean? while brushing misses germs in 75% of your mouth, listerine cleans virtually your entire mouth. so take your oral health to a whole new level. li
you're bombing. >> you are the bomb. >> and rebekah brooks, i'm going to stop right there. i'm stopping right there. thank you goes to martin bashir who you can see later at 3:00 p.m. eastern on msnbc. the finest hours of television in the history of the western world. >> no ex saj rags. >> okay. >>> coming up, republicans on capitol hill are now scrambling to contain damage from the resistance to the violence act but they are not the only ones who might have...
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former news international rebekah brooks will face criminal charges for her role in the u.k. phone hacking scandal. she is accused of conspiracy to pervert the courts of justice in the investigation into rupert murdock's media empire. her husband, charlie brooks, has also been charged. the couple released a statement. it reads, quote, we deplore this weak and unjust system. after further posturing, we will respond later today after our return from the police station. >> excuse me. i'm sorry. also happening right now, france ushering a brand new era with the swearing in era of the scaring in of francois holland. he's blasted the austerity measures that have defined europe's response to the crisis for the past two years. holland is france's first social president since 1995. quite a bit of pomp and circumstance. i have no idea if it's typical. >> the arch detriumph, what better place to use it. it's got a weddingy feel and a lot of rain but they're still coming out. >> a lot of spectators. those of you in france you're having a good time. >>> in the $2 billion trading disaster,
former news international rebekah brooks will face criminal charges for her role in the u.k. phone hacking scandal. she is accused of conspiracy to pervert the courts of justice in the investigation into rupert murdock's media empire. her husband, charlie brooks, has also been charged. the couple released a statement. it reads, quote, we deplore this weak and unjust system. after further posturing, we will respond later today after our return from the police station. >> excuse me. i'm...
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also prosecutors in the case charged rebekah brooks, the former head of mr. murdoch's news corp. newspaper unit with conspiring to obstruct justice. the first criminal action in the investigation. this is a little more than 2 1/2 hours. >> this afternoon's witness is mr. campbell, please. mr. campbell, you are still on oath from your hearing on the 13th of november. i told you you'd be back, yes? you provided us kindly with a second statement dated the 30th of april of this year. and you confirm its contents is true, do you, mr. campbell? >> yes. i'm going to deal with this by way of theme, if i may, mr. campbell. first of all, mr. blair hiring you in 1994, we have one version in your diary. another version which is very similar in mr. blair's book. the journey, page 75. he considered you as part of a short list in discussion with mr. mandelson. do you remember that? >> no, i wasn't involved in that discussion. >> right. it's unlikely given they were wondering whether you were the right person. and mr. blair said he wanted a tabloid person and thought alastair campbell would be t
also prosecutors in the case charged rebekah brooks, the former head of mr. murdoch's news corp. newspaper unit with conspiring to obstruct justice. the first criminal action in the investigation. this is a little more than 2 1/2 hours. >> this afternoon's witness is mr. campbell, please. mr. campbell, you are still on oath from your hearing on the 13th of november. i told you you'd be back, yes? you provided us kindly with a second statement dated the 30th of april of this year. and you...
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. >> this time it was rebekah brooks. can you recall whether the bskyb business was successful on that occasion? >> yes, it was. >> was mr. smith present on that occasion? >> i believe he was. >> can you remember anything about the content of the discussion? >> as i remember, i think they expressed some concern that they weren't getting a sympathetic hearing from this cable, but not much more than that. >> and what response, if any, did you give to that concern? >> i would have said that my own view, broadly speaking, i didn't think it was an issue, so i would have probably expressed some surprise that, you know, that they may have thought it was more. >> how much did you know mr. michelle by that point in 2010? >> well, i knew -- i mean, i didn't know mr. michelle particularly well full stop. you know, i probably had a few coffees with him in my time in opposition, because as i would have represented all media companies when i was culture secretary, i caught them a little bit better because of the fact that that year we
. >> this time it was rebekah brooks. can you recall whether the bskyb business was successful on that occasion? >> yes, it was. >> was mr. smith present on that occasion? >> i believe he was. >> can you remember anything about the content of the discussion? >> as i remember, i think they expressed some concern that they weren't getting a sympathetic hearing from this cable, but not much more than that. >> and what response, if any, did you give to that...
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rebekah brooks and five others were charged with obstruction. brooks is former editor of a rupert murdoch tabloid that's now defunct. we have a report from keir simmons independent television news. >> reporter: rebecca and charlie brooks were once friends with prime ministers. she one of the most powerful journalists in the country. her husband a millionaire who went to eaton with david cameron. >> i would just like to say that i feel today is an attempt to use me and others as scapegoats, the effect of which will be to ratchet up the pressure on my wife who also believe is the subject of a witch hunt. >> i cannot express my anger enough that those closest to me have been dragged into this unfairly. one day the details of this case will emerge. and people will see today as nothing more than an expensive side show. >> reporter: rebecca brooks has links with all of those charged today. she's facing three counts of perverting the course of justice. the first for allegedly conspiring with others to conceal materials from the metropolitan police. the
rebekah brooks and five others were charged with obstruction. brooks is former editor of a rupert murdoch tabloid that's now defunct. we have a report from keir simmons independent television news. >> reporter: rebecca and charlie brooks were once friends with prime ministers. she one of the most powerful journalists in the country. her husband a millionaire who went to eaton with david cameron. >> i would just like to say that i feel today is an attempt to use me and others as...
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. >>> former news of the world editor rebekah brooks will face obstruction of justice charges over britain's phone hacking scandal. brooks was rupert murdoch's chief executive. her husband faces similar charges for an alleged attempt to hide evidence. >>> a three-man crew blasted off from kazakhstan with an american astronaut on board. they're due to arrive at the international space station on thursday. >>> and msnbc's own chris matthews takes his hardball style to jeopardy. we'll show you when we go down to the wire in 20. >>> at the top of the hour president obama will appear on "the view." his fourth appearance on the talk show for women. at the show's taping the president made news about possibly repealing the defense of marriage act. >> my justice department has said to the courts we don't think the defense of marriage act is constitutional. this is something that historically had been determined at the state level. and part of my believing ultimately that civil unions weren't sufficient. >> will you personally fight to repeal that act? >> well, look, congress is clearly on notice that
. >>> former news of the world editor rebekah brooks will face obstruction of justice charges over britain's phone hacking scandal. brooks was rupert murdoch's chief executive. her husband faces similar charges for an alleged attempt to hide evidence. >>> a three-man crew blasted off from kazakhstan with an american astronaut on board. they're due to arrive at the international space station on thursday. >>> and msnbc's own chris matthews takes his hardball style to...
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. >> rebekah mary brooks. >> please identify the two in front of you. the second of may of this year. the principal focus is on the second statement. the time line of your career -- tell me if i make any mistakes. you joined news international in 1989. >>that's right. >>but then to 1995, you were appointed deputy of "news of the world." 1998, deputy editor of "the sun." may 2000, editor of "news of the world." is that right? >> yes. >> january 2003, editor of "the sun." >> can't be clear of the dates. >> with the announcement of your employment in june 2009 when you took on the job formally in september of 2009. >> that is correct. >> then resigned on the 17th of july 2011. >> the 15th. >> 15th of july. >> so we are clear. you are under police investigation in the context of operation wheeting and allegedly perverting the course of justice. is that true? >> i am grateful to you for the care you put into the statements he made. i am conscious of the difficulties facing you. >> may relate to documents regarding e-mails and text messages. can i ask you to
. >> rebekah mary brooks. >> please identify the two in front of you. the second of may of this year. the principal focus is on the second statement. the time line of your career -- tell me if i make any mistakes. you joined news international in 1989. >>that's right. >>but then to 1995, you were appointed deputy of "news of the world." 1998, deputy editor of "the sun." may 2000, editor of "news of the world." is that right? >> yes....
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his one time confidante and head of the beloved newspapers rebekah brooks has been charged along with five others including her husband charlie on three counts of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. intentionally obstructing the long running investigation of the phone hacking scandal at the news of the world newspaper. brooks who could face jail time if convicted called the investigation a, quote, expensive side show at a press conference today. that ever present question, will this scandal stop overseas or land here in america? stay with us. the day's top lines are college up. [ male announcer ] what's in your energy drink? ♪ power surge, let it blow your mind. [ male announcer ] for fruits, veggies and natural green tea energy... new v8 v-fusion plus energy. could've had a v8. wanted to provide better employee benefits while balancing the company's bottom line, their very first word was... [ to the tune of "lullaby and good night" ] ♪ af-lac ♪ aflac [ male announcer ] find out more at... [ duck ] aflac! [ male announcer ] ...forbusiness.com. [ yawning sound ] olaf's p
his one time confidante and head of the beloved newspapers rebekah brooks has been charged along with five others including her husband charlie on three counts of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. intentionally obstructing the long running investigation of the phone hacking scandal at the news of the world newspaper. brooks who could face jail time if convicted called the investigation a, quote, expensive side show at a press conference today. that ever present question, will this...
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. >>> a few other stories, rebekah brooks, the former head of "news of the world" is facing obstruction of justice charges related to the phone hacking scandal. brooks and her husband are accused of plotting to hide other evidence from investigators. the maximum sentence for the charges, life in prison. >>> ron paul is effectively suspending his campaign. though they don't like that term. the longtime republican congressman announced he will no longer actively campaign in upcoming primary states. that may be news to a lot of people he was still campaigning. he told supporters his campaign will lay out a delegate strategy in the coming days. paul's campaign has moved to work at the state party level where they've already made their mark in states like iowa, maine and nevada and just pretty much boo any romney person off stage. in california is facing a $16 billion budget deficit. nearly twice what they expected. jerry brown to call for increased sales and income taxes, cuts to state programs. brown proposed cuts in spending on welfare and indigent medical care along with a shortened work
. >>> a few other stories, rebekah brooks, the former head of "news of the world" is facing obstruction of justice charges related to the phone hacking scandal. brooks and her husband are accused of plotting to hide other evidence from investigators. the maximum sentence for the charges, life in prison. >>> ron paul is effectively suspending his campaign. though they don't like that term. the longtime republican congressman announced he will no longer actively...
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former news international chief executive rebekah brooks and her husband charlie are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the britsh phone-hacking inquiry. three of mrs. brook's staff and news international security head mark hanna are named. alleged offenses last july including concealing documents and computers from police. former "news of the world" editor and her husband said, we deplore this weak and unjust decision. a portion of miss brooks's testimony before the investigating committee. from last week. this is just over 20 minutes. >> there are many questions i would like to ask you but i won't be able to do it today because you are facing criminal proceedings. i will be narrow in my questioning. why did you had sack tom crane. >> what happened with tom crane, we made the decision to close "the news of the world" after 168 years, tom crane has predominantly been a "news of the world" lawyer. legal manager because of the situation at "the news of the world" he predominantly spend most of his time, in fact pretty much 99% the his time on "the news of
former news international chief executive rebekah brooks and her husband charlie are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the britsh phone-hacking inquiry. three of mrs. brook's staff and news international security head mark hanna are named. alleged offenses last july including concealing documents and computers from police. former "news of the world" editor and her husband said, we deplore this weak and unjust decision. a portion of miss brooks's...
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we got news concerning rebekah brooks, the former chief of news corp uk newspapers. she's been charged with perverting the course of justice. her husband and several others have also been charged, as well. all related to the phone hacking scan dell. >> take a look at what's going on here in the u.s. a sea of green behind me which is a nice change. dow jones about 65 points higher. nasdaq about 16 and the s&p 500 about 6. take a look at what's been happening across europe. some of the better sentiment driven by stronger than expected german growth figures and as a result the ftse cnbc global 300 has this morning rallied to start thing its off. we've since come off, we're just barely higher for the day and the question really is going to be whether people are encouraged by the growth figures or see them as our guest last hour as maybe an export auto live in one off boom. xetra dax is up about 0.3%. the cac 40 up.0.7%. and spain down about .16. and given how weak trading was yesterday, you never know quite how much to make of these figures. >> absolutely. already excell
we got news concerning rebekah brooks, the former chief of news corp uk newspapers. she's been charged with perverting the course of justice. her husband and several others have also been charged, as well. all related to the phone hacking scan dell. >> take a look at what's going on here in the u.s. a sea of green behind me which is a nice change. dow jones about 65 points higher. nasdaq about 16 and the s&p 500 about 6. take a look at what's been happening across europe. some of the...
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thank you, sir. >> question was, you talked about the meeting with rebekah brooks which led to her view of your case, a formal review. just assistance quickly with it. can you recall when that was? i think is probably just elaborate a little bit. [inaudible] news international actually bid for the rights of the book along with a colleague. they would materialize the book. he was somewhat horrified at the prospect of that given what we been treated in the past. [inaudible] we were subsequently afraid by news international and associated to do is the book, and after much deliberation we had a couple of meetings. [inaudible] so pausing there, there's going to be sterilization in both the sunday times and "the sun," i believe, do you recall that? >> id. spent a chance -- i do. >> your chief executive officer? >> that's correct. >> the price you paid for the sterilization, do you remember it? >> i can't remember actually. hundreds of thousands of pounds. >> a million we have been told. >> no, it wasn't a million. have a million maybe. i can't, i can't remember. i may, i can -- have to wait t
thank you, sir. >> question was, you talked about the meeting with rebekah brooks which led to her view of your case, a formal review. just assistance quickly with it. can you recall when that was? i think is probably just elaborate a little bit. [inaudible] news international actually bid for the rights of the book along with a colleague. they would materialize the book. he was somewhat horrified at the prospect of that given what we been treated in the past. [inaudible] we were...
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british prosecutors charged rebekah brooks with trying to obstruct an investigation. she was a friend of britain's last three prime ministers. >>> an arizona father calmly tells police his 6-year-old daughter has gone missing. listen to the just released 911 tapes. >> i need to report a missing child. i believe she was abducted from my house. >> how old? >> six years old. >> is it your daughter? >> yes. >> why do you think she was abducted? >> i went to wake her up for her baseball game and she's gone. we looked everywhere in the house. my oldest son noticed that her window was open and the screen was in the backyard. >> you heard the story about isabel celis. the girl's father has been told to stay away from his two sons as part of an agreement with child protective services. police are also saying don't read too much into that decision. >>> in southern california, the sun is just coming up and search for a missing fbi agent enters a fifth day. the search now scaled back in the mountains after a team of 50 agents failed to turn up any new signs of stephen ivens. iven
british prosecutors charged rebekah brooks with trying to obstruct an investigation. she was a friend of britain's last three prime ministers. >>> an arizona father calmly tells police his 6-year-old daughter has gone missing. listen to the just released 911 tapes. >> i need to report a missing child. i believe she was abducted from my house. >> how old? >> six years old. >> is it your daughter? >> yes. >> why do you think she was abducted? >>...
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we invited rebekah brooks to give evidence on three occasions, and on three occasions she rebuffed us. we decided not to compel them to give evidence because there was a huge amount of pressure placed on the committee. there was an election looming. there were also political pressures for us to do that. i did not want us to be accused of conducting our responsibilities. i wanted the committee to be courageous and confident about the most powerful media mogul in this country. it would have been wrong for the news of the world's tallest to lose -- news of the world journalist to lose their job just because of who it is. i just felt it was important that as a member, individual member of the committee in collectively that we set down. -- spoke out. >> when the game was up in terms of the one that reporter, as you will see from the text, possibly two rogue journalists, what we saw from news corp. was a clear strategy. we were being invited to blame tom crone. you will see from the corporate conclusions, and not just the conclusions regarding rupert murdoch, that we simply declined the inv
we invited rebekah brooks to give evidence on three occasions, and on three occasions she rebuffed us. we decided not to compel them to give evidence because there was a huge amount of pressure placed on the committee. there was an election looming. there were also political pressures for us to do that. i did not want us to be accused of conducting our responsibilities. i wanted the committee to be courageous and confident about the most powerful media mogul in this country. it would have been...